Lobbying Recent Programs - C-SPAN Video LibraryThe most recent programs for the Lobbying Taghttp://www.c-spanvideo.org/browse?topic=1357
en-USCopyright 2015, National Cable Satellite Corporationinfo@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)Mon, 20 Jul 2015 00:00:00 GMTSun, 02 Aug 2015 20:11:19 GMTIran Nuclear Deal and LobbyistsAnna Palmer talked about reactions to the Iran nuclear deal from various lobbyist groups. Among other issues she discussed which members of Congress are expected to receive the most money, and arguments for and against the agreement. Several lobbyist ads were shown throughout the program.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/327094-3
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/327094-3Mon, 20 Jul 2015 00:00:00 GMTLobbying and Ethics LawsJames Thurber talked about lobby reform and ethical issues regarding members of Congress. He spoke about previous efforts to change lobbying practices on Capitol Hill and discussed potential change in the 114th Congress. James Thurber is the author of numerous books on politics and government and served as a legislative assistant to former senators Bill Brock, Adlai Stevenson III, and Hubert Humphrey.
This forum was part of American University's biannual workshop focusing on lobbying strategies used in the nation's capital.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/323696-2
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/323696-2Mon, 20 Jul 2015 00:00:00 GMTEffectiveness of Lobbying RestrictionsKathy Kiely talked about the effectiveness of existing lobbying restrictions on former members of Congress. Topics included how some have been able to get around these restrictions, and efforts to slow down the "revolving door" of lobbying.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/323744-6
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/323744-6Mon, 20 Jul 2015 00:00:00 GMTFederal Lobbying LawsAttorney Joseph Sandler talked about the strengths and weaknesses in the laws governing lobbying practices, gift rules, and foreign agents. Mr. Sandler is a former general counsel of the Democratic National Committee who is also a partner with a Washington, D.C., law firm specializing in the regulation of lobbying and tax issues affecting political and advocacy activities.
This talk was part of American University's biannual workshop focusing on lobbying strategies used in the nation's capital.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/323696-3
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/323696-3Mon, 20 Jul 2015 00:00:00 GMTLobbying and the Regulatory ProcessNeil Kerwin talked about federal regulation of lobbying, as well as strengths and weaknesses of the current system of rules and restrictions.
This talk was part of American University's biannual workshop focusing on lobbying strategies used in the nation's capital.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/323696-1
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/323696-1Mon, 20 Jul 2015 00:00:00 GMTSenator Elizabeth Warren on Managing the EconomySenator Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) talked about the influence Wall Street has on Congress through their hundreds of lobbyists and ﻿﻿criticizing the "revolving door" between Wall Street executives and the Treasury Department. She related this to the 2008 financial crisis. Senator Warren also repeated her opposition to President Obama's nomination of Wall Street investment banker Antonio Weiss as Treasury undersecretary for domestic finance, saying his international investment banking dealings did not make him the best candidate to oversee domestic finances.
This was the keynote address at the conference "Managing the Economy: Wall Street, Main Street and Federal Reserve" held in the Hart Senate Office Building by Americans for Financial Reform, the Economic Policy Institute, and the Roosevelt Institute's Financialization Project.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/323150-1
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/323150-1Mon, 20 Jul 2015 00:00:00 GMTLobbyists on Midterm Election Results"A Walk Down Influence Alley: A Conversation with K Street Power Players" was part of [National Journal]'s "day after" conference examining the previous night's elections results and their likely impact on Congress.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/322543-3
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/322543-3Mon, 20 Jul 2015 00:00:00 GMTNewsmakers with Dawn LaguensDawn Laguens talked about the role of Planned Parenthood Action Fund in the 2014 midterm elections and how and where they were spending their money. She discussed how the issue of abortion choice was affecting political campaigns in several races and proposals by candidates such as federal legislation to give "personhood" rights to fetuses and making contraception available over the counter. After the interview the reporters discussed her responses with the host.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/322147-1
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/322147-1Mon, 20 Jul 2015 00:00:00 GMTMoney in Election CampaignsShira Center talked about the amount of money raised and spent by congressional committees and major interest groups in the 2014 midterm elections.
Political ads were shown for the campaigns of Representative Bruce Braley (D-IA) and State Senator Joni Ernst (R) for Iowa's Senate seat and from the campaigns of Senator Kay Hagan (D-NC) and her challenger, North Carolina Speaker of the House of Representatives Thom Tillis (R) were shown.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/322045-3
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/322045-3Mon, 20 Jul 2015 00:00:00 GMT"Dark Money" in Election CampaignsDave Levinthal talked about his recent six-month investigation into the IRS' Exempt Organizations Division and concerns about increased use of so-called "dark money" in political campaigns and the declining ability of organizations that regulate campaign spending to do their job.
The program included a video clip of Tim Phillips, president of Americans for Prosperity Foundation, being interviewed the previous day for "Newsmakers."http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/320937-4
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/320937-4Mon, 20 Jul 2015 00:00:00 GMTLobbying Groups Connected to the Russian GovernmentKevin Bogardust talked about his article in [The Hill], "Putin's Lobbyists Escape Sanctions." The piece explains how Washington, D.C., lobbying groups who count the Russian government and Russian companies as clients have responded to the recent events in Ukraine. He also discussed the risks associated with representing foreign companies.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/318346-5
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/318346-5Mon, 20 Jul 2015 00:00:00 GMTJosh Kalla on Access to CongressYale political science graduate student Josh Kalla spoke via Skype about the field experiment he did with David Broockman of the University of California, Berkeley, to test whether the offices of members of Congress were more likely to grant access to contributors or constituents. A graph was shown from their report [Congressional Officials Grant Access Due to Campaign Contributions: A Randomized Field Experiment] that showed that except in district offices, donors received better access than constituents.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/318287-6
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/318287-6Mon, 20 Jul 2015 00:00:00 GMTCorporate Money's Influence on WashingtonMichael Schmidt talked about his [New York Times] story about hedge fund manager William Ackerman. Mr. Ackerman made a $1 billion bet on nutritional supplement company Herbalife's collapse and lobbied to bring about its failure.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/318279-6
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/318279-6Mon, 20 Jul 2015 00:00:00 GMTIsrael Lobby and the MediaPanelists analyzed the impact of pro-Israel groups on U.S. policy.
"Has the Lobby Captured Political Parties and News Media?" was held at the National Press Club by the Institute for Research: Middle Eastern Policy along with the Council for the National Interest, If Americans Knew, and the Washington Report on Middle East Affairs.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/318179-5
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/318179-5Mon, 20 Jul 2015 00:00:00 GMTThink Tanks and LobbyingMatt Bennett talked about the history of think tanks, their influence in Congress, and how a think tank moves a public policy issue such as the Affordable Care Act or immigration. Mr. Bennett previously served as White House deputy assistant for intergovernmental affairs during the Clinton administration. Mr. Bennett responded to questions from the students at American University's Public Affairs and Advocacy Institute.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/317128-1
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/317128-1Mon, 20 Jul 2015 00:00:00 GMTMedia Coverage of LobbyingRon Elving, senior Washington editor for NPR News, spoke about the media coverage of lobbing and the relationship between lobbyists and the press. Toics included the relationships of the Obama administration with lobbyists and former Senator Daschle withdrawing from consideration as the secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services due to his lobbying background. Mr. Elving responded to questions from the students at American University's Public Affairs and Advocacy Institute.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/317014-1
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/317014-1Mon, 20 Jul 2015 00:00:00 GMTLobbying Victories of 2013Kevin Bogardus talked about his article in [The Hill] on the top ten lobbying cictories of 2013, He also previewed the big lobbying battles for 2014.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/316968-5
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/316968-5Mon, 20 Jul 2015 00:00:00 GMT[Christian Science Monitor] Breakfast with Thomas DonohueChamber of Commerce chief executive officer Thomas Donohue spoke at a [Christian Science Monitor] breakfast event at the St. Regis Hotel. He talked to reporters about budget negotiations, health care, immigration, and other issues. He said his organization had not made any decisions about challenging incumbent Republicans in 2014, although he further said that the Chamber did not want Democrats to win back the House. Bruce Josten, the second ranking office at the Chamber, also participated in the discussion. After the breakfast, the guests lingered to answer more questions.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/315745-1
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/315745-1Mon, 20 Jul 2015 00:00:00 GMTOpen PhonesTelephone lines were open for viewer comments on the news of the day.
Adriel Bettelheim of CQ-Roll Call talked by telephone about who made it to [Roll Call]'s list of the 50 richest senators and representatives.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/315095-6
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/315095-6Mon, 20 Jul 2015 00:00:00 GMT50 Richest Members of CongressAdriel Bettelheim of CQ-Roll Call talked by telephone about who made it to [Roll Call]'s list of the 50 richest senators and representatives.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/315095-7
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/315095-7Mon, 20 Jul 2015 00:00:00 GMTWashington's Revolving DoorJanine Wedel, author of [Shadow Elite: How the World's New Power Brokers Undermine Democracy, Government, and the Free Market.], talked about the impact of a new class of Washingtonians she had named "flexians." She said that these power brokers move seamlessly between roles of business consultant, think-tanker, TV pundit, and government adviser in ways that the average citizen could not track. Therefore they can not be aware of biases or conflicts of interest. An example given was a recent controversy over the qualifications of Elizabeth O'Bagy. Other areas of concern include the ways that retired military officers profit from their information and connections. She responded to telephone calls and electronic communications.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/315032-6
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/315032-6Mon, 20 Jul 2015 00:00:00 GMTMarilyn Thompson on Lobbying GroupsReuters Washington Bureau Chief Marilyn Thompson discussed a recent Reuters story, "U.S. Lawmakers Travel the World on Lobbyists Tab" about trips being taken by members of Congress paid for by lobbying groups with specific agendas. She responded to telephone calls and electronic communications.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/314707-3
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/314707-3Mon, 20 Jul 2015 00:00:00 GMTBook Discussion on [Lobbyists at Work]Beth Leech talked about her book, [Lobbyists at Work], in which she profiles various lobbyists working in Washington, DC, to highlight the role they play in our political system. During this event, hosted by the American Civil Liberties Union, Professor Leech was interviewed by the American Civil Liberties Union's (ACLU) Laura Murphy, who is profiled in the book.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312737-1
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312737-1Mon, 20 Jul 2015 00:00:00 GMTOpen PhonesTelephone lines were open for viewer comments on the 2013 National Rifle Association convention in Houston, and the group's preparations for the 2014 elections.
C-SPAN Radio's Bobbi Jackson previewed the Sunday morning talk shows.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312547-2
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312547-2Mon, 20 Jul 2015 00:00:00 GMTCongressional Lobbying RulesSarah Bryner talked about the rules and restrictions on lobbying that apply to current and former members of Congress. Topics included the number of former members who lobby, the groups they lobby for, and laws and ethical standards on lobbying and relationships that apply to current and former members.
Nancy Calo read news headlines from C-SPAN Radio at the end of the program.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310953-4
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310953-4Mon, 20 Jul 2015 00:00:00 GMTImmigration and LobbyingKevin Bogardus was interviewed by telephone about the effect lobbyists were having on congressional immigration reform efforts.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310847-1
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310847-1Mon, 20 Jul 2015 00:00:00 GMTCongressional Career of Representative Jerry LewisRepresentative Jerry Lewis (R-CA), who was retiring at the close of the 112th Congress, reflected on his 24-year career in the House of Representatives. He had been the chairman and the ranking Republican on the House Appropriations Committee and was interviewed in House Appropriations Committee Chairman's office in the U.S. Capitol. He talked about the appropriation process, lobbying, and the value of bipartisanship. Other topics included how the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks changed the operations in the U.S. Capitol.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309692-1
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309692-1Mon, 20 Jul 2015 00:00:00 GMTLobbyists and the Fiscal CliffAnna Palmer talked about corporate clients who are paying lobbyists in Washington to protect their interests in the "fiscal cliff" negotiations. New political commercials on the issue were shown. She responded to telephone calls and electronic communications.
At the end of the program C-SPAN Radio's Nancy Calo previewed Sunday morning political talk shows.
"Fiscal cliff" referred to the impending tax increases and budget cuts at the end of 2012 if Congress failed to reach a budget agreement.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309857-4
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309857-4Mon, 20 Jul 2015 00:00:00 GMTLobbyists and the Fiscal CliffLee Drutman talked about the industries and groups lobbying during the "fiscal cliff" negotiations in hopes that their interests will be spared in any resolution, and he responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Topics included how lobbyists could complicate any deal-making, money spent lobbying in the 112th Congress, and lobbying versus bribery.
"Fiscal cliff" referred to impending tax increases and budget cuts at the end of 2012 if Congress failed to reach a budget agreement.
Nancy Calo read news headlines from C-SPAN Radio at the end of the program.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309738-3
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309738-3Mon, 20 Jul 2015 00:00:00 GMTLobbying, Advocacy, and EngagementLobbyists and political strategists, former congressional staff members, talked about the impact of the 2012 election results on lobbyists and their clients. Topics included the possibility of an agreement being reached to avoid the "fiscal cliff," the impending tax increases and budget cuts at the end of 2012 triggered by the debt ceiling agreement if Congress can not reach a new budget agreement.
"Lobbying, Advocacy and Engagement" was a panel of CQ Roll Call's "Election Impact Conference," held in the Ronald Reagan Building.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309338-5
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309338-5Mon, 20 Jul 2015 00:00:00 GMTSpecial Interest LobbyingStephanie Vance discussed the potential boons and drawbacks of having special interest lobby groups in Washington, D.C. Focus was given to how the lobby groups benefit the political process, rather than detract from it. Viewer questions were taken via telephone and electronic devices.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306939-5
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306939-5Mon, 20 Jul 2015 00:00:00 GMTOil Industry and PoliticsAmy Harder, author of "Your Cheatin' Heart" published in [National Journal] on May 18, talked about the oil industry. Topics included what she called the oil industry's "special relationship" with the Republican Party, and how big oil has begun to work with the Obama administration, and how money from the oil industry impacts broader politics. She also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306135-5
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306135-5Mon, 20 Jul 2015 00:00:00 GMTFacebook's Lobbying EffortsGautham Nagesh talked about Facebook's lobbying efforts on Capitol Hill as the company prepares for its initial public offering (IPO), and he answered questions from viewers. Some of the topics he discussed the amount of money spent, specific issues of interest and the political connections of the company's leadership.
Russ Choma was interviewed by phone about the money telecommunication technology companies such as Google, Microsoft, Facebook, IBM, and Hewlett Packard spend on lobbying.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306061-5
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306061-5Mon, 20 Jul 2015 00:00:00 GMTRole of Federal LobbyistsHoward Marlowe talked about the role of federal lobbying, and he responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Topics included legislation that affects the industry, and changes the industry itself is proposing that would alter law that governs those engaged in lobbying Congress and senior officials in the Executive Branch.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305883-5
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305883-5Mon, 20 Jul 2015 00:00:00 GMTOpen PhonesTelephone lines were open for comments on corruption in Washington, D.C. The question stemmed from a new book written by Jack Abramoff, a former lobbyist convicted in 2006 of mail fraud and conspiracy, on his prescriptions for curing the problem of money in Washington, D.C., politics. Clips of Mr. Abramoff talking about his book were shown.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303683-2
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303683-2Mon, 20 Jul 2015 00:00:00 GMTAfter Words with Jack AbramoffOnce the most influential lobbyist in Washington, Jack Abramoff presents an inside look at the lobbying industry and the power it has on Capitol Hill. He discussed his insights with Eliza Newlin Carney, staff writer for [CQ] and [Roll Call], covering lobbying and influence.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303101-1
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303101-1Mon, 20 Jul 2015 00:00:00 GMTJack Abramoff on Political CorruptionFormer lobbyist Jack Abramoff talked about government corruption. In 2006 Mr. Abramoff was convicted of fraud, tax evasion, and conspiracy to bribe public officials. He is the author of [Capitol Punishment: The Hard Truth about Washington Corruption from America's Most Notorious Lobbyist]. He was interviewed by Lawrence Lessig and also responded to questions from members of the audience.
"Lawrence Lessig Interrogates Jack Abramoff About Corruption" was the first event in the Edmond J. Safra Center for Ethics series "In the Dock." It was held in the Ames Courtroom of the Harvard Law School.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303041-1
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303041-1Mon, 20 Jul 2015 00:00:00 GMTQ&A with Lawrence LessigLawrence Lessig talked about his latest book about the influence of money on Congress, in which he argued that large amounts of money, fueled by recent changes in campaign finance rules, can secure legislative influence in the U.S. government. He criticized powerful business interests that sponsor corporate lobbyists and suggested that widespread citizen mobilization and a new Constitutional Convention would allow people to regain control of "the corrupted but redeemable representational system." He also talked about clerking for Justice Antonin Scalia at the Supreme Court, and Judge Richard Posner on the 7th Circuit Court. He offered views on the Obama administration's accomplishments, and the influence his father had upon him while growing up in central Pennsylvania.
Lawrence Lessig earned a B.A. and B.S. from the University of Pennsylvania, his M.A. from Cambridge University, and a J.D. from Yale University.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302043-1
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302043-1Mon, 20 Jul 2015 00:00:00 GMTForeign Government Lobbying in CongressBill Allison talked about foreign governments' lobbying members of the Congress and the Obama dministration, and the role of the Foreign Agents Registration Act. He also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299481-5
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299481-5Mon, 20 Jul 2015 00:00:00 GMTLobbying Rules and RegulationsParticipants talked about federal lobbying rules and regulations. The panel included advocates for greater disclosure and stricter reporting by lobbyists. It also included speakers who say those efforts are unnecessary and burdensome.
http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298485-1
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298485-1Mon, 20 Jul 2015 00:00:00 GMTLobbying and Foreign GovernmentsEric Lichtblau talked about lobbying by former members of Congress, diplomats, congressional staffers, and public officials for Middle Eastern and other nations on issues such as diplomacy, arms deals, terrorism and oil and trade restrictions. These countries include Egypt, Libya and Tunisia. He also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications.
http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298366-6
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298366-6Mon, 20 Jul 2015 00:00:00 GMTPolitics and Outside Group FundingSheila Krumholz talked about both the large groups and individuals currently donating money to political campaigns and movements around the country and buying advertisements. She said she expected the 2012 election campaigns to cost about six billion dollars. She also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications.
The program concluded with a video clip of actor Sam Waterston reading from President Lincoln's first inaugural address. It was part of a ceremony at the U.S. Capitol the previous day to mark the 150th anniversary of President Lincoln's inauguration.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298354-5
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298354-5Mon, 20 Jul 2015 00:00:00 GMTProposed Changes to Federal Lobbying LawsTrevor Potter talked about the American Bar Association Task Force's recent report on recommended changes to the Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (LDA) and the amendments to it in 2007. The report, "Lobbying Law in the Spotlight: Challenges and Proposed Improvements," was released on January 11, 2011, by a Task Force on Federal Lobbying Laws, organized by the American Bar Association's Section of Administrative Law and Regulatory Practice. He also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297559-6
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297559-6Mon, 20 Jul 2015 00:00:00 GMTUse of the Internet in Advocacy Campaigns Alan Rosenblatt and Josh Koster talked about the use of and effects of social media on legislation. Topics included the use of Twitter, Facebook, and online ads. They answered questions from students at the end of the program.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297290-2
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297290-2Mon, 20 Jul 2015 00:00:00 GMTGrassroots OrganizingGlen Caroline talked about grassroots lobbying. He focused on the National Rifle Association's grassroots structure, organizing efforts, and legislative successes. After his presentation he responded to questions from students.
http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297290-1
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297290-1Mon, 20 Jul 2015 00:00:00 GMTLegislation and LobbyingThomas Williams talked about Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) greenhouse effect regulations and the legislative process. Topics included key leaders, the political process, and the political context following midterm elections in which Republicans gained control of the House of Representatives. Afterward, Mr. Williams responded to questions from students.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297271-1
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297271-1Mon, 20 Jul 2015 00:00:00 GMTRules and Regulations of LobbyingMichael Berman talked about the evolution of federal lobbying rules and regulations. In his remarks he criticized new rules on Executive Branch lobbying created by the Obama administration. He also responded to questions from the audience.
http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297274-3
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297274-3Mon, 20 Jul 2015 00:00:00 GMTPolitical FundraisingMary Jane Volk outlined the steps needed to raise money for an advocacy organization. In her comments she talked about the importance of getting the money to back up the vision of what an organization hopes to accomplish and "seed" money," the process of asking for money from one's immediate circle of acquaintances. She responded to questions from students following her remarks.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297274-2
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297274-2Mon, 20 Jul 2015 00:00:00 GMTLobbying and the Regulatory ProcessCornelius Kerwin talked about the importance of rule making and its effect on lobbying and the law. He outlined the roles of the president, the court system, agencies and interest groups, and the media in rule making. He cited the Environmental Protection Agency and the Clean Water Act as a good example of the rule making implementation. He responded to questions from students in the audience.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297274-1
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297274-1Mon, 20 Jul 2015 00:00:00 GMTLobbying Reform EffortsJames Thurber talked to students about President Obama and his efforts to reform lobbying. He noted a number of lobbying scandals including former Representative Duke Cunningham, Jack Abramoff, lobbying by congressional members' spouses, and free travel. Following his prepared remarks, Professor Thurber answered questions from people in the class.
http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297264-2
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297264-2Mon, 20 Jul 2015 00:00:00 GMT